TVR Grantura
The lightweight Blackpool flyer that defined TVR's sports car DNA.
- Power
- 90 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 107 mph
- Est. value
- $15k–$55k
About the TVR Grantura
The Grantura Mark III represented a pivotal moment for TVR, introducing a completely new, longer space-frame chassis designed by John Thurner. This chassis replaced the previous Volkswagen-derived torsion bar setup with a sophisticated all-round independent coil-spring suspension, significantly improving handling and ride quality. Powered by the 1.6-litre BMC B-Series engine from the MGA, the car's featherweight glass-fibre body ensured brisk performance for its era. It remains a pure, visceral driving machine, though its cramped cabin and lack of a boot lid reflect its uncompromising, hand-built nature.
TVR Grantura specs
The TVR Grantura produces 90 bhp (67 kW) and 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds and has a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h).
| Make | TVR |
|---|---|
| Model | Grantura |
| Trim | 1.6 |
| Years | 1958–1967 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 800 built |
| Engine | 1.6-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,622 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 90 bhp (67 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 132 Nm (97 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 878 kg (1,936 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 103 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a TVR Grantura worth?
A typical TVR Grantura is estimated to be worth $15,000 – $55,000 (about £11,000 – £41,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
TVR Grantura rarity in CarSpot
The TVR Grantura is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 68 out of 100. Supercars and serious performance cars, typically worth around £100,000 to £250,000. An Epic card is worth 80 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
TVR Grantura fun facts
- The Grantura name was derived from Grantura Plastics, the company that originally manufactured the car's glass-fibre body shells.
- Early TVRs like the Grantura had no external boot opening; the spare wheel and luggage had to be loaded through the doors and over the seats.
- The Mark III chassis was so successful that it formed the basic architecture for TVR models for the next decade, including the Vixen and the V8-powered Griffith.